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A Potting We Will Go
Learners read A Tree is Nice and It Could Still Be a Tree. In this tree planting lesson, students compare and contrast private property and common resources. Learners identify the needs of a tree and follow the directions to plan a tree...
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Thirsty Rocks: Please "Porous" a Drink!
A simple activity goes a long way in demonstrating the property of porosity to your rock hounds. They will mass a specimen of dry sandstone and then soak it in a pre-measured amount of water. After seven minutes, they once again measure...
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Roosevelt's Tree Army
Students access prior knowledge of the Civilian Conservation Corp. In this trees lesson, students understand how each of the trees parts are helpful to society. Students participate in the planning of a tree planting project. Students...
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The Gifts of Trees
Students examine the various things trees give us. They read the book, "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein, cook a food using a tree fruit, create notepads using unused paper, construct a picture frame with twigs, and write a poem.
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WWJD: What Would Jimmy Do?
Young scholars interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this 1973 oil crisis instructional activity, students research details regarding President Carter's policies regarding the oil crisis that...
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Discover How Trees Produce and Conserve Energy
Students discover the flow of energy from plants to humans, the importance of this and how the energy chain is effected. In this informational lesson students will see how energy is produced and conserved by trees and how it can be...
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Environmental Fundraiser Project
In this environment worksheet, students follow steps in order to create a fundraiser to help the environment. Students follow 4 steps.
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Korean Holiday Calendar
Students engage in research in order to find the origin of a Korean holiday. They compare American holidays to the ones of Korea in order to find the true meanings of holidays in both cultures.
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Ancient China
Students research different dynasties that existed in China around different themes. They chart each dynasty for written assessment. Each chart has details that chronicles the gathered information.
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National Arbor Day: Educational Resources
This collection of resources provides Arbor Day classroom activities for students in areas ranging from science to the arts. Students can learn plant identification, write poems or plays and quiz each other on tree facts.
Teachnology
Teachnology: Arbor Day Teaching Theme
Enhance classroom studies about Arbor Day with these lesson plans, worksheets, interactive sites and more.
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National Arbor Day Foundation: The History of Arbor Day
Did you know Arbor Day was started in the state of Nebraska by a gentleman from Michigan? Learn how Arbor day began and how the first official Arbor Day was celebrated. Includes Historical Photo Album and an audio version of the speech...
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The National Arbor Day Foundation: What Tree Is That?
Imagine a world without trees. Students can click on a barren field to see the transformation of the bare dirt by plants and trees. The authors include an online reference guide that lists the benefits of trees and an excellent...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Holidays for Kids: Arbor Day
Kids learn about Arbor Day. The history and facts about this holiday when we plant trees and think about the environment.
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Basic Judaism: Jewish Holy Days
This resource provides a great description of the various Jewish holy days. Read about the various holy days, when they occur every year, what the purpose of each of the holy days is, and how these special days are celebrated.
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National Arbor Day Foundation: Tree Diversity Activity [Pdf]
After teaching your students about a trees' growth characteristics, and landscape functions assess them by having them create a diverse community forest using the worksheets provided. This PDF document requires Adobe Reader.
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Nat. Arbor Day Foundation: Songbird Migration
The National Arbor Day Foundation briefly addresses the issue of songbird migration from the United States to the South American rainforests. There is a list of 205 birds that migrate and a slide show with short description of a few of...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Arbor Day
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduce Arbor Day to Kindergarteners. It contains embedded web links that promote student interaction with question/answer options, and the flipchart pages allow students to use the pen...
Nebraska Studies
Nebraska Studies: Notable Nebraskan: J. Sterling Morton
Nebraska Studies presents a focused biography of one of the founders of Arbor Day, J. Sterling Morton.
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National Arbor Day Foundation: Rain Forest Rescue
Read about the amazing rainforest, songbird migration, and six things that you can do to help save the rainforest. You can even send a email postcard to your friends.
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Architect of the Capitol: Julius Sterling Morton
This site has a biography of Julius Sterling Morton (1832-1902 CE), the famous Nebraskan and successful farmer. He taught people about modern techniques of farming and forestry and went on to be the founder of Arbor Day.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Seasonal Observations: Spring
Say good-bye to cold temperatures and short days, spring is here!! Mud puddles, blossoms, songbirds are just a few things that call us outdoors during this season. Start here for some cool ideas to celebrate spring!
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Ann Arbor Times: Christopher Columbus: Hero or Villain?
Learn about why Columbus Day is considered a controversial holiday.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Plants
Enchanted Learning provides information an illustrated plant dictionary as well as printouts, flower anatomy, and plant-related crafts.
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